How do you pronounce brunt?

brunt is pronounced as /brʌnt/.

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brunt

💥brunt

noun

/brʌnt/

bruit Brush

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example Sentences

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

Example Expressions

bear the brunt

Synonyms

impact, force, shock, weight

Antonyms

relief, ease

Collocations

bear the brunt, take the brunt, feel the brunt

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